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Thursday, February 8, 2018

Illinois 34 Franklin County Thompsonville, Illinois The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert motorists traveling on IL 34 near Thompsonville in Franklin County of an upcoming ROAD CLOSURE….


Wednesday, January 31, 2018
State of the State Address by Governor Rauner at 12:00 Noon Today

Today the Governor will deliver his “State of the State” address to a joint session of the General Assembly at the Illinois State Capitol in the House Chambers. For those…


Monday, January 22, 2018
Governor issues executive order: State lawmakers prohibited from representing clients before the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board

Gov. Bruce Rauner issued an executive order declaring it impermissible for state legislators to represent clients before the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board, which hears appeals of assessment decisions made…


Monday, January 22, 2018
Severin: Preview of Upcoming Legislative Session

“Even though there’s a budget, we have people that are hurting and that have needs that need to be met,” said state Rep. Dave Severin, R-Benton. “So we’ve got to…


Monday, January 22, 2018
Rep. Severin Offers District Office Internship

Monday, January 22, 2018
Severin Announces Grant Money for Local Public Schools

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced that the following school districts will be receiving grant money from the Secretary of State’s School Library Grant Program:          …


Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Severin: Solutions Needed for IDOC Staff Assault Issues

Marion – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) attended a House Appropriations – Public Safety Committee hearing, on Tuesday, December 5, that focused on the recent spike in violence at Illinois…


Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Severin to Hold Satellite Office Hours in McLeansboro

Marion…. State Representative Dave Severin (R- Benton) announced that his office will be holding Satellite Office Hours at the McCoy Memorial Library in McLeansboro on Wednesday, December 20, from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm. “Satellite…


Monday, December 11, 2017
Severin and Southern Illinois Lawmakers Tour Hamilton County Coal

Marion, IL – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) and his colleagues in the legislature were invited by Alliance Resource Partners to tour Hamilton County Coal Mine #1, on Thursday, December 7….


Friday, December 8, 2017
Rep. Severin Honors Herschell Meadows of Pepsi MidAmerica at Retirement Ceremony

Friday, December 8, 2017… State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) today presented Herschell Meadows with a Certificate of Recognition from the Illinois House of Representatives in honor of his retirement from…